Meaning of demarcation In English

• 0 a border or a rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided:

  • The river serves as the line of demarcation (= the line showing the separation) between the two counties.

  • In some schools there is little demarcation between subjects (= subjects are not taught separately).

  • On this map, demarcations between regions are shown with dotted lines.

• 1 a line or rule that shows the limits of something or how things are divided, or the act of dividing something in a particular way:

  • Careful market demarcation is an essential element of all strategic sales planning.

  • The bank is establishing a clear line of demarcation between its investment and retail banking businesses.

• 2 a division of jobs, in which each job can only be done by members of a particular trade union or members who have a particular position in a union:

  • The restructuring of the company has challenged the union's traditional demarcation lines.